I am so glad to read this HG! It makes me happy to read that people have their faith to hold on to, even in the most difficult times.
I find that often for us Christians, it feels harder to accept our identity in Christ because we live in a world of pain and suffering and then there is that ONE who promises us all the things we long for.
And especially with people who have a past full of abuse, pain neglect - it becomes very hard to grasp that Love that God offers us. It feels unreachable sometimes.
But then again, I feel reassured every time I pray and every time I remind myself of the unconditional love and promise and something just fills me with conviction and security.
It's kinda nice to know that God loves me even in my darkest moments..